Local news briefs from Des Moines to Ames
Jay Kempkes, Central's football manager, handles business in Des Moines while D S Huber returns from Atlantic meeting Mr Gardner. Dr Fultz says Ames hosts a fine veterinary hospital project. Rev Caughlan steps in at M E church as pastor. Visitors Hall of Adel at John Van Klootwyk home. Sales agents sought for Compendium of Everyday Wants and The Devil's Bride with 60 percent commission. H P Van Gorp travels to Detroit with Star Auto Co. Mae Tice Wallace undergoes eye removal in Minneapolis. Coal price posted for Coalport mine in September by O B Reynolds. 120 acre Prairie City farm for sale at 185 per acre. Chas Sipkema departs for Ottumwa. Os Kal oosa visit with wife and Kate Roorda. Agents wanted for New Standard 1910 Census Atlas and other books. full details via A B Kuhlman.
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M. G. Hall
Adel
Knoxville
City
John van Klootwyk
A. B. Kuhlman
West Lake St
Chicago
H. P. van Gorp
Star Auto Co
Des Moines
Iowa
E. M. F. Automobile
Detroit
Prairie City
J. W. Hayes
Sipkema
Ottumwa
Kate Roorda
Oskaloosa
Orange City Social Notes and Court Verdict Summary
Social items report trips by B and D Van Pelt to Pella and Hospers return from Chicago with a stop in Pella. Ed and Ed Cook visit from Pella then depart for Sheldon and Pella. A Rowenhorst family given two rocking chairs after a mission picnic. Evelyn Van de Steeg returns from Rochester after Vivian’s operation. Vivian recovering well. J J Van Wyk and son Charley relocate to Santa Ana California for health reasons, family comfort noted. District court sessions feature verdict for plaintiff in a C N W Ry collision case, $1,000 plus 6 percent interest. Post injured unloading coal in 1909, defense by G Klay and T S Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs and Mesdare
D. van Pelt
Pella
C. Hospers
Chicago
Ed. Cook
Sheldon
A. Rowenhorst
Post
G. Klay
T. 5. Diamond
Herald
Red Brush Welcomes a Boy to Wilson Family
Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson on Wednesday September 18, a boy joins the family. A. Roorda and family and Conrad De Cook and wife of Leighton visited Sunday at Charles Van Zante. John Van De Veer biked out Sunday and stopped at Tishers. Misses Bessie Milledge, Sarah Mc Combs and Eliza Sytsma visited with Grandma Nossaman Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
A. Roorda
Conrad de Cook
Leighton
Charles van Zante
John van de Veer
Tishers
Bessie Milledge
Sarah McCombs
Eliza Sytsma
Grandma Nossaman
Local visits by Schipper and relatives in area
Tony Schipper of Pella visited his brother Wills last week. Mrs. N Wilson and daughter Mrs. J Van Der Heiden called at the G Wilson home Sunday. Wm Woods and wife of Harvey spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J C Nossaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Schipper
Pella
Wills
N. Wilson
J. van der Heiden
G. Wilson
Wm. Woods
Harvey
J. C. Nossaman
Red Cross Sends Engineer to Study Yangtze Flood Prevention
The American Red Cross has dispatched engineer C. D. Jameson to China to study flood prevention. Jameson, who has long familiarity with China, arrived in July and is supported by the Red Cross while the Chinese government covers other expenses. The action highlights a preventive approach to disasters, contrasting with relief efforts after floods and famines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yangtze River
China
American Red Cross
C. D. Jameson
Red Cross
Jameson
Washington Notes taft criticized by opposing Republicans
Washington notes show Senator Works of California declaring Taft a willing tool of the big trusts. Senator Clap of Minnesota, a lifelong Republican, argues Taft has placed his party at a historic crisis, with insurgents aiding Democrats in exposing perceived misdeeds and subservience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Senator Works
California
Senator Clap
Minn
Insurgent GOP moves against Taft in 1912 bid
A factional insurgent Republican group contends Taft risks becoming an imperial president over recalls and statehood issues for Arizona and New Mexico. The text suggests Democrats would have a strong chance if Taft is renominated, while figures like La Follette or Cummings could trigger a major Democratic fight. The section concludes with Iowa inventors receiving patents through D Swift & Co with several names and devices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orous
Roosevelt
Taft
Arizona
New Mexico
Mississippi
la Follette
Wisconsin
Cummings
Iowa
Worry as a Habit: The Mind’s Dreadful Drifter
An exploration of chronic worry as a mental burden and its daily pull. The piece likens worry to an adhesive plaster that clings every morning, insisting on finding new misfortunes. It cautions that the habit wastes energy and robs rest.
Exercise as Worry Cure From Physical Culture
A quotation from Physical Culture for October urges constant physical activity to combat worry. It recommends long walks or outdoor games to occupy the body, or room exercises if needed, urging vigorous effort to stimulate blood, lungs, and heart and to stamp out trifling grievances and their harm.
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N. E. Corner Square
G. H. Wormhoudt & Co
Hia
M. Vander Linden
Gen. J. Thomassen
Pella, Iowa
Jay Kempkes
Jay
Central
D. S. Huber
Atlantic
Benjamin Gardner
Hale
T. D. Tice
Mae Tice Wallace
Asberry Hospital
Neapolis
Minnesota
Coalport Mine
Illumi
THE
Pella Steam Laundry
Orange City
J. J. van Wyk
Charley
West
Santa Ana
D. Swift & Co
Washington, D. C
O. R. Duncan
Jefferson
O. H. Hinds
LeMars
W. G. Ransom
Davenport
F. K E. Shields
Newton
Just
van der Linden
Rae
Swift & CO
T Lawye
Wahington, D. C
Cole’ S Drug Store
Sescrook Homo Dor Emer
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